12 Tower View, Chartham, Canterbury, Kent, CT4 7TQ
welcome to a holistic & Flexible approach to hypnotherapy
A shared experience can be all it takes to see a different perspective...
An Integrative Approach
Talking in Therapy
It is always useful to find out how a therapist works. This is called an 'approach'. My approach is integrative which means I use a number of different ways of working, not just one or two, so I can adapt my approach and help facilitate you in your journey to find your path again.
Taking the Myth out of Hypnosis
Hypnosis is Different to Hypnotism
Hypnotherapists are not hypnotists and do not work in the same way. Hypnotherapists are clinically trained using therapeutic skills.
Did you know that Sigmund Freud used hypnosis?
If you would like a more detailed explanation on how the hypnotherapy works, you can contact me and I will send you some information.
About Me
Where I began...
My training and experience comes from a very keen interest in the psychology of people, and in particular the human psyche. As a mature student and a mother, I obtained a graduate degree in Psychology (BSc) and a masters degree in Criminology (MA) because I wanted to understand more about people, society, crime and how these interacted with each other in the broader sense. As I studied, I worked, raised a family and worked with different agencies volunteering to gain hands on experience in these areas. This enabled me to meet with many different groups of people from many different walks of life which has been an invaluable experience. I went on to gain a diploma in psychotherapeutic counselling which included a qualification in using hypnosis. Many therapists find using hypnosis with counseling very valuable and in my experience this has proven to be so. From an academic point of view, I have continued to pursue my areas of interest through reading and researching of my own accord. If you would like to know more I will be adding a button below in due course to expand on my interests and what I am currently looking into.
I am here to help you...
... on your journey to a more positive well-being. Come and try a taster session if you have never been into an hypnotic trance before.
(Please note that following a taster session, any hypnotherapy treatment requires a full assessment before hand as part of my ethical practice).
A comfortable space for therapy
Expect nothing less than pure relaxation in hypnosis with the knowledge that you are on a path to something better...
About My Practice and ethics
My Practice
I am pleased to be able to offer a very personalised hypnotherapy treatment service based in the beautiful Kent countryside, whereby every client is treated as a unique individual with their own specific requirements. Each session is uniquely tailored to suit those individual requirements following consultation and assessment. I will put together a treatment plan with you, the client, ensuring you are at the center of your therapy.
My Focus
My aim is to help you achieve the goals you want to achieve through positive suggestion and the process of hypnosis. I focus on helping you feel more positive and in control of your mind so that each time you leave my therapy room you feel that you are making positive progress. Feeling in control and being more positive after your sessions will help build your confidence, self-esteem and maintain motivation. It really is that simple.
Your Path & My Client Promise
As your therapist I will accompany you through this journey of change, all at your own pace. It is my promise to you that I will provide a safe, secure, confidential and non-judgmental space where I will listen to your concerns and facilitate your progression, however long or short that may be.
Feature: a simple daily approach to anxiety
The Cognitive Behavioural Approach in Brief
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT can be used as a simple approach on a daily basis as a tool and as part of a strategy to enable you to take control of anxiety. The way CBT works enables you to break down what is happening for you in your thought processes, so you can see where to intervene to break the cycle, bringing you freedom from feeling stuck and out of control. The severity of anxiety and panic is different for everyone, because the reason these issues exist results from different people circumstances. CBT is very versatile for managing thoughts and feelings on a daily basis regardless of severity (unless other issues are underlying such as PTSD). The place to intervene in the cycle is your thoughts and these are shaped by your perception. Making a change here will in turn change your feelings and behaviour, creating a more positive outcome. This will also increase your confidence and self-esteem, so there are lots of payoffs to this approach. There is also a lot of information on the internet about CBT techniques work and how to implement them, so do check with your therapist on how to best use this in your daily life along side any other strategies a qualified therapist would advise. One thing that CBT does not do, is help you understand difficult past events such as a trauma, or adverse childhood experiences, whether it was long term exposure or a single traumatic event, and unless these are explored with a professional, in most instances, anxiety will continue to exist. CBT deals with the present day, mostly in the moment, and so seeking good counselling/psychotherapy is necessary for long term change.
Thinking of someone else?
purchase a Hypnotherapy Gift voucher
Send a gift card to friends and family or purchase now for future use. Email me to request a gift voucher. The cost of each session remains the same, except for block bookings.
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What is the first step?
Step 1. Your initial Consultation
Step 1. Your initial Consultation
Step 1. Your initial Consultation
Before you go ahead with any sessions I will speak to you briefly on phone. This consultation will be for approximately 20 minutes and will help me understand what you would like to achieve from your sessions, as well as give you the opportunity to ask me any questions.
We can then book your first session.
Step 2. Your therapeutic journey
Step 1. Your initial Consultation
Step 1. Your initial Consultation
Following your consultation, you are now ready to begin your sessions, whether you are having hypnotherapy, counselling or a combination of both. Each session is for one full hour and
the number of sessions required is based on your own personal circumstances and can be discussed at any point in your sessions.